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Obesity remains high in the US., but more states are showing progress, a new report finds
For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity of 35% or... Read more -
Neurons in brain's timekeeper might control nighttime hunger
Activating specific neurons in a part of the brain that serves as the body's master circadian pacemaker caused mice to... Read more -
Nearly 70% of US adults meet new definition of obesity, study finds
The prevalence of obesity in the United States could rise sharply under a definition of obesity released earlier this year... Read more -
Strong grip strength may protect against obesity-related complications
People with excess body fat who build and keep muscle may be less likely to develop obesity-induced heart, liver, or... Read more -
BMI shouldn't be the only way to assess who can access weight-loss drugs
About 1 in 3 Australian adults (32%) has a body-mass index (BMI) of 30 or above. A further 34% has... Read more -
Study finds hidden blood mutations spark obesity, diabetes and liver disease
UF Health Cancer Center researchers have found a surprising culprit behind common health problems such as obesity, diabetes and fatty... Read more -
Diets high in ultra-processed foods are bad for us, so why are we eating more?
Aussies eat more ultra-processed foods than ever before, with busy lifestyles and personal choices often taking the blame as casual... Read more -
Study suggests air pollution can contribute to obesity and diabetes
Long-term exposure to fine air pollution can impair metabolic health by disrupting the normal function of brown fat in mice.... Read more -
Two in three people with chronic pain turn to comfort eating
More than two-thirds of people living with chronic pain reach for chocolate or other comfort foods to cope, with new... Read more -
Calorie labeling linked to 2% average reduction in energy content of menu items
Calorie labeling, which became law in April 2022 in England, is associated with only a small (2%) average reduction in... Read more -
Severe obesity causes lungs to age prematurely, study suggests
A research team has determined that severe obesity causes the lungs to age faster. The team was led by Prof.... Read more -
Gaps and opportunities in precision medicine approach to obesity treatment identified
A new report led by researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center underscores the growing potential of precision medicine to transform... Read more -
Think your BMI reflects your health? Think again, study warns
As new Statistics Canada data reveals that two-thirds of Canadians are considered overweight or obese, researchers are urging the public... Read more -
Prediabetes remission possible without dropping pounds, new study finds
There's a long-held belief in diabetes prevention that weight loss is the main way to lower disease risk. Our new... Read more -
Use of weight loss drugs before bariatric surgery has soared in recent years, study finds
New research findings show a significant increase in the use of weight loss drugs among patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric... Read more
